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M3 - The Canopy

The 2D perforation panel is an offset of the original lofted surface created using grasshopper. It forms the very top layer of the canopy, acting as the foliage.

LEGEND - PRIMARY ZONES MOVEMENT ZONE PERFORMANCE ZONE (minor|major) SEATING ZONE (minor|major)

The thin pipes act as the thinner branches at the top of the canopy and together with the foliage, form the top layer of the pavilion. Multiple iterations of pipe patterns were created using grasshopper to obtain a good, printable branch pattern.

This side of the ramp is the only part where the surrounding landscape is at level with the pavilion and hence becomes the primary entry point into the pavilion

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The thick pipes act as the thicker branches of the canopy and are made using the same technique as the thinner pipes, using grasshopper.

Primary seating space for watching performance/ speech. Can accomodate 15-20 people under the canopy. Acts as retaining wall for earth mound in the middle.

Earth mound bounded by concrete retaining walls that act as steps down to the performance zone this space can be used as additional seating/ for relaxation.

Primary performance/ speech space

Raised concrete block to support the pavilion structure but can be used for leaning, seating (step up from ramp) and as a general gathering space.

Stairs that can be used as seating and for access to lower performance level.

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360 view of interior

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Large round concrete block, along with the concrete stairs create a semi private space here that is bounded also by the raised surrounding landscape level.

M3 - The Canopy

Project Description Roof structure

Roof structure

directs circulation of people along the round concrete seating and around the pavilion space rather than straight into the interior pavilion space

also acts as a threshold to seperate exterior open space and pavilion space

Spatial threshold open public space of the pavilion, gradually sloping down from surrounding landscape level open but more private space created because of lowered height from surrounding landscape and the large round concrete block

Circulation Main circulation space Grass patch for open space relaxation Additional seating/gathering space

boundary area of pavilion, can be seen as its exterior almost Interior of pavilion, can be seen as part of internal pavilion space

Main seating space for watching speech/performance Different entrance and exit routes

Objects that create the thresholds

Pavilion floor structure

Functional threshold

Surrounding landscape (not on level with pavilion space)

Surrounding landscape Pavilion circulation and seating space acting as threshold Performance/speech zone

Main entrance of pavilion (because it is on level ground with pavilion space)

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CIRCULATION DIAGRAM 1:200

The various structural elements of the pavilion serve as not just retaining walls for the raised relaxation grounds but also as steps and seating for the general public to enjoy and relax under the shade of the canopy.

The large, circular ramp serves to encourage people to walk around the pavilion but also acts as additional seating space during an evening quartet performance. The main seating space directly under the Canopy can seat no more than 15 people so additional seating space has been incorporated into the landscape which stretches beyond the shade of the pavilion. The idea behind this is that no one place is defintely defined as ‘seating’. The steps, the edge of the ramp towards the performance zone and even the grass mound bonded by concrete stairs can act as seating.

The space is free to be utilized by the people as they wish to use it.

The Canopy is open enough to be used for a lunchtime seminar and an evening quartet, with the performance space at just the right distance from the seating space in order to make sure that the quartet/ speaker can be heard by the audience.

It is designed to be a quiet temporary retreat from the hectic pace of the cityscape, where people can enjoy some peace and quiet time, surrounded by nature. It can accomodate approximately 30-40 people comfortably and encourages people to get together, sit and talk, relax and enjoy the evening quartet.

THRESHOLD (permeability) DIAGRAM 1:200

VIGNETTE 1: VIEW FROM ENTRANCE AREA

Vignette 3: Top view of The Canopy

The Canopy pavilion recreates the experience of being under a dense forest canopy, with its long and slender steel branches of different radii and perforated copper sheeting on top, that represents the canopy foliage.

Its evening ambience (shown in the rendered images below) shows the tranquil and peaceful atmosphere created within the pavilion by soft yellow-orange lighting built into the concrete structures. These serve to illuminate pathways at night, as well as act as stage lights, creating a soft and peaceful atmosphere for an evening quartet. They also illuminate the metallic texture of the paviion, making it shine in the dark.

VIGNETTE 2: AERIAL VIEW OF PAVILION FROM RAMP SIDE

SECTION OF THE CANOPY 1:50